How Much Is Scottish Child Payment?

The £10 per week benefit, unique to Scotland, has the potential to help around 133,000 children (averaged over this financial year) according to Scottish Fiscal Commission forecasts published last week.

How much is Child Benefit in Scotland?

If you get Child Benefit, you will get £20.70 per week for your eldest child. You will get £13.70 per week for every other child. You should claim Child Benefit as soon as your child is born or, if they're adopted, as soon as they come to live with you.

Will the Scottish child payment be backdated?

Money will be given out monthly, beginning in late February once eligibility has been assessed and decisions made. Payments will be backdated from the day the application is sent, meaning eligible families who fail to apply by Monday will miss out on some of their entitlement.